his3ana anarchists, terrorists, and freedom fighters
ANARCHISTS, TERRORISTS, AND FREEDOM FIGHTERS
HIS3ANA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students explore the origins and historical development of terrorism. From the People's Will to Al Qaeda, we will provide a survey of the most significant movements that have engaged in terror. In the subject we will emphasize the importance of ideas and chart the significance of anarchism, revolutionary socialism, national liberation and religious extremism. Particular attention will be paid to primary texts from influential exponents of violence, including Sergei Nechaev, Frantz Fanon and Carlos Marighela. Students will debate the problems of developing a meaningful definition of terrorism; investigate the ideas and material conditions that have given rise to various forms of political violence; consider the challenge of formulating an effective and just response to terrorist attacks; and locate modern terrorism in a broad, comparative historical perspective.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRoland Burke
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites 60 credit points of level 2 subjects or coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsHIS2ANA OR HIS3ATF
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRoland Burke
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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One 1400 word reflective essay Detailed in subject guide; involves synthesis of course themes. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 2000-word research essay Detailed in subject guide; entails preparation of an argument informed by extensive independent research. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 600-word essay proposal and bibliography Detailed in subject guide; an preliminary task designed to assist in formulation and development of the essay, and initial familiarization with conventions of history writing and research. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |